Kinematics

• Kinematics: What happens between the keys

  • Kinematics is NOT about posing!
  • Controlling a complex machine – plan ahead!

• Forward (rotation) kinematics

  • Transfers power via torque
  • Expressive; “Progressive breaksâ€?
  • Free, imprecise

• Inverse (position) kinematics

  • Generates power via thrust
  • Position locking & weight transfer
  • Nicely scoped twist
  • ... but less whip action, less expression

• Interesting reads:

  • ï?Œï€ The Animator's Survival Kit, Richard Williams
  • ï?Œï€ Http://www.actingForAnimators.com
  • ï?Œï€ Http://www.eciad.ca/~lbishko.